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A key to understanding dog behavior is understanding dog temperaments. Dog temperament describes a canine’s natural disposition or tendencies. When we say that a particular dog has a ‘loyal’ temperament, for example, we mean that it’s naturally inclined to remain loyal to its owner. Other types of temperament describe a dog’s independence, friendliness, or aggressiveness […]

DOG BREEDS

A key to understanding dog behavior is understanding dog temperaments. Dog temperament describes a canine’s natural disposition or tendencies. When we say that a particular dog has a ‘loyal’ temperament, for example, we mean that it’s naturally inclined to remain loyal to its owner. Other types of temperament describe a dog’s independence, friendliness, or aggressiveness […]

Have you ever wondered, “How will I choose my dog?” While thinking about adopting or purchasing a dog, you’ll want to consider the environment in which your dog will live. Certain breeds thrive in specific types of environments, so it’s imperative that your current environment is conducive to the needs of your dog. Let’s talk […]

DOG CARE

Dog food nutrition is just as important to dogs as human food nutrition is to us. In fact, the principles are very much the same. All dogs need a well-balanced diet of carbohydrates, fats, fiber, minerals, protein, vitamins, and water in addition to antioxidants, nutraceuticals, and probiotics. This article explains the what and the why […]

The label on your dog’s food describes what’s inside, what’s in the food, its status as a complete and balanced meal, its target age, target size, its target breed, and its compliance with the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials). It’s often the first thing we look at when we want to determine the […]

DOG HOUSE

You like a warm and comfortable place to rest your weary body and so does your animal companion. Doghouses and cat abodes should contain certain amenities that keep them dry and comfortable as well, especially when outside. There are various dog and cat houses, so let’s see which attributes make for the best ones. Size […]

One of the newest trends for wealthy dog owners is luxury dog houses. These houses are incredible because they feature amazing details and everything your dog could want or need if not more. The majority of these houses look like human homes, scaled down to dog size. If you are a construction pro you can […]

TIPS FOG DOG

Not enough people take the time to consider a dog’s grooming needs before selecting a canine pet. They often select a dog because it’s cute, because they’re impressed with their neighbor’s dog, or because it’s the latest thing to pop out of Paris Hilton’s purse. None of these incentives are good reasons to choose a […]

In many cases, size is one of the first things people consider when thinking about buying or adopting a dog. In some case, it will even trump preferences for a particular breed. It’s interesting to note that just like there are advantages, disadvantages, and precautions within various breeds, there are also advantages, disadvantages, and precautions […]

TRANING TIPS

As we mentioned in our basic dog commands article, basic dog training commands aren’t just for tricks. They can be lifesavers when you or your dog encounters a dangerous situation. Your dog’s ability to obey the sit or stay command, for example, could prevent it from running out into a dangerous street or getting wrangled up in […]

Everything is easier when you already know something about it – Yorkies included! By understanding your Yorkies’ personality and inborn traits, you can facilitate your Yorkie training efforts. This article will introduce some of the traits that are specific to Yorkies in general, and then suggest how you can work with those traits to train […]